Travel Security Senior Manager

Accenture•St. Louis, MO

3d•$112,900 - $302,400

About The Position

The Travel Security Senior Manager leads the governance and continuous evolution of Accenture’s global Travel Security Program. The role enables business travel while promoting a consistent, risk-based approach that strengthens duty of care, supports informed decision-making, and protects Accenture people globally. As part of the Global Protection & Security organization, this position serves as the global owner of the Travel Security program, setting standards, governance, and performance measures for a dynamic international business environment. The role works closely with Regional Protective Services, Intelligence, Mobility, Legal, HR, Procurement, and business leadership to integrate Travel Security into business operations and traveller support. Acting as the global Center of Excellence for Travel Security, the Senior Manager drives program maturity, technology enablement, regulatory alignment, and continuous improvement, including compliance with industry standards such as ISO 31030. The role requires a minimum of eight years of relevant experience and willingness to work non-standard hours, including weekends and holidays as needed, and travel up to 30%.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in Travel Security, corporate security, risk management, crisis management, or global mobility.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
Strong knowledge of ISO 31030 and Travel Risk Management best practices.
Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage competing priorities across a matrixed environment.
Ability to work non-standard hours, including weekends and holidays, as required.
Ability to travel up to 30% to support program initiatives.
Ability to support crisis response and incident management activities outside normal business hours when required.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading a global Travel Security program.
Experience supporting multinational organizations with significant international travel requirements.
Experience integrating acquired organizations into enterprise security or risk management programs.
Familiarity with traveller tracking, travel intelligence, risk assessment, and incident management platforms.
Experience supporting international traveller incidents and crisis response activities.
Experience developing executive reporting, performance metrics, and governance dashboards.
Professional certification in security, risk management, business continuity, crisis management, or a related field.
Proven experience designing, implementing, and leading global programs within a complex multinational organization.
Experience developing governance frameworks, operational standards, and enterprise-wide processes.

Responsibilities

Lead the global Travel Security program strategy, governance framework, and operating model.
Establish and maintain global standards, policies, and risk acceptance criteria for consistent application across regions.
Drive program maturity through continuous improvement, innovation, and alignment with industry best practices, including ISO 31030.
Maintain executive governance forums and provide strategic oversight of Travel Security risk exposure and program effectiveness.
Partner with Regional Security and Intelligence teams to incorporate evolving geopolitical, security, health, environmental, and infrastructure risks into travel planning and decision-making.
Review and validate complex and higher-risk travel assessments, ensuring recommendations align with risk criteria and current operating conditions.
Ensure scalable processes are in place to assess, approve, monitor, and support travel across diverse business environments.
Develop and maintain destination risk classification methodologies and related mitigation standards.
Promote awareness of Travel Security responsibilities through traveller education, communication, and engagement initiatives.
Govern traveller tracking, intelligence, risk assessment, case management, and reporting platforms.
Ensure technology capabilities support operational delivery, traveller safety, governance requirements, and business needs.
Lead relationships with external travel security providers and technology partners, including performance management and service reviews.
Drive automation, reporting enhancements, and data-driven decision-making across the program.
Develop and maintain program KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics.
Analyze travel exposure, traveller populations, incidents, compliance trends, and program effectiveness.
Prepare executive-level reporting and strategic recommendations to improve program performance and maturity.
Implement lessons learned and continuous improvement processes following significant incidents or events.
Ensure Travel policies, procedures, and security-related controls meet legal, regulatory, and organizational requirements.
Lead Travel Security integration for acquisitions, aligning acquired organizations with enterprise standards and operating practices.
Monitor emerging industry developments and recommend updates to program standards, controls, and governance frameworks.
Support crisis response and incident management activities outside normal business hours when required.